The Goat, or, Who Is Sylvia?: Albee's Acclaimed Play

Edward Albee's The Goat, or, Who Is Sylvia? is one of the most acclaimed works of the legendary playwright's career, winning the 2002 Tony and Drama Desk Awards, and becoming a Pulitzer Prize finalist. This tragicomedy tells the story of Martin, a world-class architect whose solid family relationships and professional success are threatened by a disturbing secret passion. Among Albee's other notable works are the Tony Award-winning Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, plus favorites like Breakfast at Tiffany's and The Ballad of the Sad Cafe. Longtime stage and screen actor-director Michael Shipley helms this production at the Phoenix Theatre.

One word for this one: WEIRD. Was pretty monotone and one dimensional. Seemed to drag on and on, especially during the first hour. I actually fell asleep because it was so boring. This story about bestiality is simply stupid..unless you're into...continued

Terrific cast. ("Billy" was a little shaky, but the three adults were simply outstanding.) The show started 15 minutes late. The director made an announcement after 8pm that a few people hadn't arrived so they were going to wait awhile until they...continued

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This play contains mature subject matter and may not be suitable for everyone.

The Goat, or, Who Is Sylvia? is directed by Bay Area actor/director Michael Shipley, and stars Taylor Brock, Richard Aiello, Don Williams, and Matt Bratko. Brock, Shipley, and Aiello are longtime colleagues and collaborators who have studied for many years under prominent acting teacher and director, Richard Seyd.